Adulterer

Pronunciation: /əˈdʌltərər/

Definitions of adulterer

noun a person who commits adultery, which is the act of being unfaithful to a spouse or partner by engaging in sexual relations with someone else

Example Sentences

A1 An adulterer is someone who cheats on their spouse.

A2 The adulterer was caught in the act by their partner.

B1 The consequences of being an adulterer can be devastating for all involved.

B2 In some cultures, being labeled an adulterer can lead to severe punishment.

C1 The adulterer confessed to their infidelity and sought forgiveness.

C2 The scandal involving a high-profile adulterer made headlines around the world.

Examples of adulterer in a Sentence

formal The court sentenced the adulterer to six months in prison.

informal I can't believe she cheated on her husband, what an adulterer!

slang That guy is such a player, a real adulterer.

figurative In literature, the character was portrayed as an emotional adulterer, constantly betraying his own beliefs.

Grammatical Forms of adulterer

• past tense: adulterated
• plural: adulterers
• comparative: more adulterous
• superlative: most adulterous
• present tense: adulterates
• future tense: will adulterate
• perfect tense: has adulterated
• continuous tense: is adulterating
• singular: adulterer
• positive degree: adulterous
• infinitive: to adulterate
• gerund: adulterating
• participle: adulterated

Origin and Evolution of adulterer

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'adulterer' originated from the Latin word 'adulterare', which means 'to corrupt' or 'to pollute'. It was derived from the combination of 'ad-' (meaning 'to') and 'alter' (meaning 'other').

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'adulterer' has retained its original meaning of someone who commits adultery, but its usage has evolved to include a moral and legal connotation of infidelity within a marriage or committed relationship.